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Xinyu Zhang

Assistant Professor of Practice in Environmental and Ecological Engineering
zhan5444@purdue.edu

Education

  • Ph.D., Environmental Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2012
  • M.Sc., Environmental Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, 2007
  • B.S., Environmental Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, 2005

    • Research Summary

    Engineering recruitment and innovation diffusion, Student-centered experiential learning and global competency, Application of VR/AR/MR in engineering education, STEM education and workforce for veterans, Biomanufacturing workforce training and education

    Selected Publications


    • Zhang, X., Worthy, R., & Johnson, S. (2025, June), Applying Engineering for One Planet (EOP) Framework to teach environmental risk in two institutions. Paper accepted by 25 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
    • Hensel, R. A., & Zhang, X., (2024, June), Institutionalization Challenges for an NSF S-STEM Program Paper presented at 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Portland, Oregon. 10.18260/1-2--47638
    • Zhang, X., & Roberts, J.G., & Parrish, A (2023, March). Using a multidisciplinary engineering project in a first-year engineering course for educationally disadvantaged students. Paper presented at 2023 ASEE North Central Section conference, Morgantown, West Virginia
    • Fisher, S., Polyak, E., & Zhang, X. (2019). A bioreactor in virtual reality and video games to enhance the learning experience in bioprocess labs. EDULEARN19 Proceedings, 5294-5303.
    • Miller, P. S., Andrus, J. M., Davidson, P. C., Jones, R. L., Harbourt, C. M., & Zhang, X. (2014). Determining critical factors controlling off-site transport of pyrethroids in the urban environment. In R. L. Jones, M. Shamim & S. H. Jackson (Eds.), Describing the behavior and effects of pesticides in urban and agricultural settings (Vol. 3, pp. 27???64): American Chemical Society. https://doi.org/10.1021/bk-2014-1168.ch003
    • Zhang, X., Ye, X., Guo, B., Finneran, K. T., Zilles, J. L., & Morgenroth, E. (2013). Lignocellulosic hydrolysates and extracellular electron shuttles for H2 production using co-culture fermentation with Clostridium beijerinckii and Geobacter metallireducens. Bioresource Technology, 147, 89-95. doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2013.07.106
    • Zhang, X., Ye, X., Finneran, K. T., Zilles, J. L., & Morgenroth, E. (2013). Interactions between Clostridium beijerinckii and Geobacter metallireducens in co-culture fermentation with anthrahydroquinone-2, 6-disulfonate (AH2QDS) for enhanced biohydrogen production from xylose. Biotechnology and Bioengineering, 110(1), 164-172. doi:10.1002/bit.24627

    Awards and Honors

  • Teaching for Tomorrow (TfT) Fellowship Award, Purdue University
  • IMPACT Fellowship, Purdue University
  • Academic Leadership for Women in Engineering, Society of Women Engineers
  • NSF Building Capacity in STEM Education Research (BCSER) Award